Deputy District Attorney I/II (Continuous)

• Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV's hired after September 4, 2023, shall receive a pro-rated retention bonus after six-months of satisfactory employment. Retention bonus shall be paid out per pay period.  Please click here for Side Letter Agreement.
• CalPERS Retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement);
• Excellent low-cost PPO insurance ($186.84 per month for a family of 3 ) including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic insurance coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents; 
• Onsite health center for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance;
• $40,000 term life/accident insurance;
• Paid vacation and sick leave (see benefits tab for more details); and
• An additional 80 hours of professional vacation which can be cashed out each fiscal year
• Option to telework 2 days per week (Available only Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays)
• Access to the County's Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Closure (See MOU)
• Access to Kings County's Assist-to-Own Down Payment Assistance Program. Click here for more information.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Performs the full range of routine to complex legal activities, involving the investigation and prosecution of routine to complex criminal, juvenile, or civil cases; prepares and presents cases in court.
• Evaluates incoming law enforcement reports involving offenders; review reports and files cases and handles all aspects of prosecution from arraignment to sentencing.
• Reviews, analyzes, and researches allegations; makes determination on the appropriate charge following receipt of the agency reports; files criminal charges.
• Interviews witnesses and victims; reviews and analyzes evidence, police reports, and other materials related to pending cases.
• Provides direction to law enforcement and investigative personnel related to investigation of criminal offenses; provides advice as to applicable laws, court decisions, and legal authorities.
• Negotiates with defense counsel at pre-trial hearings regarding case disposition or modification.
• Prepares and appears in court for trials, hearings, and pleadings.
• Makes recommendations regarding sentencing and presents the position at sentencing and revocation hearings.
• Researches law and precedents to obtain information needed to prosecute pending cases. 
• Performs appellate research and drafts appellate briefs, pleadings, bail recommendations, motions, and other legal documents; appears in the designated court of appeal.
• Manages court calendars to ensure that cases are resolved quickly; prepares for settlement conferences; conducts in-chambers discussions with court staff and defense attorneys to facilitate case settlement.
• Performs trial work, including jury selection, examination and cross-examination, introduction of evidence, and argument of the prosecution case.
• Maintains accurate records and files, and compiles reports of work performed.
• Participates in various task forces with surrounding counties.
• Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions; evaluates their impact on the prosecution of civil and criminal cases and recommends appropriate action.
• Communicates with victims and witness to advise on the status of the case; obtain information and schedule meetings or court appearances.
• Handle the misdemeanor and felony criminal resentencing motions, Racial Justice Act motions, appeals and related writs before the California Court of Appeal and the Kings County Superior Court; respond to habeas corpus litigation in Kings County Superior Court, including capital litigation; may involve complex discovery and evidential hearings completed within narrow time frames (Applies to the III and IV level only.)
• Serves as a lead attorney on projects, task forces, including law enforcement training and liaison tasks, as assigned. (Applies to the IV level only.)
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.   A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Experience:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Must be willing to work irregular hours as required, including evenings and work outside normal office hours. Travel within and outside the County as required; must maintain active membership in the State Bar of California. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Civil and criminal law and procedures particularly as related to areas of legal specialty.  
• Practices and effective techniques in presentation of court cases.  
• Judicial procedures, rules of court, and rules of evidence.  
• Responsibilities and obligations of public officials and administrative agencies.  
• Applicable state and federal laws, criminal law, civil law, constitutional law, and provisions affecting the prosecution of alleged criminals.
• Organization and procedures of the District Attorney’s Office.
• Pleadings and appellate court procedures.
• Principles, methods, and techniques of legal research, legal writing, and investigation.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Prosecute the full range of criminal, juvenile, and civil cases.
• Define issues, perform legal research, analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and make appropriate recommendations. Conduct effective negotiations.
• Interview and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Interpret and explain legal principles and relate them to both trained legal professionals and the public.
• Handle difficult situations and respond quickly to changing situations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and legally sufficient resolutions, ordinances, contracts, leases, permits, reports, correspondence, and other written material.  
• Present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically, often times in front of large groups.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Understand, apply and interpret state and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting prosecution and litigation of cases.  
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. 
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, case management systems, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. 
• Communicate ideas and legal issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. 
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Salary : $81,786 - $99,819